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Arshile Gorky — Study for Sochi
Arshile Gorky

Study for Sochi

A swirling composition of biomorphic forms rendered in rich, expressive brushwork, this study reflects Gorky's deep engagement with Surrealism and his exploration of the subconscious. Bold, organic shapes emerge from a luminous ground, dissolving and intertwining in a fluid dance of color and line. The work exemplifies Gorky's pivotal role as a bridge between European Surrealism and the emerging Abstract Expressionist movement in America.

Medium
oil on board

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

November 13, 2014

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Arshile Gorky, Study for Sochi

A swirling composition of biomorphic forms rendered in rich, expressive brushwork, this study reflects Gorky's deep engagement with Surrealism and his exploration of the subconscious. Bold, organic shapes emerge from a luminous ground, dissolving and intertwining in a fluid dance of color and line. The work exemplifies Gorky's pivotal role as a bridge between European Surrealism and the emerging Abstract Expressionist movement in America.

Medium
oil on board
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, American, Expressive, Abstract Expressionism, Gesture, 1940s, Abstraction, Modern, Colorful, Oil on Board

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